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A mixed method investigation: exploring the impact of cooperative learning from the perspective of high school seniors in the art classroom
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Drexel University
Sep 2021
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00000512
Abstract
Cooperative learning groups are quickly becoming a tool used to enhance the community of student learning. While cooperative learning has gained momentum in mainstream classroom settings, research on the impact of cooperative learning in the art classroom is minimal. The current literature on cooperative learning asserts its importance for students in all areas of learning, as it supports the development of a student's critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills. This study examined cooperative art education as part of the curriculum design for art education in high school classrooms. A mixed-methods was used to obtain the perspectives of 12th grade students actively engaging in cooperative art activities to determine 1) how they perceive cooperative learning in the visual arts classroom; 2) their learning preferences in cooperative learning environments; and 3) the benefits of the cooperative learning environment when compared to a traditional learning environment. A survey and two focus groups were conducted over a two-month period with 25 high school art students to obtain data related to their cooperative art experiences. Findings indicate students' attitudes towards their cooperative learning experiences as mostly positive, highlighting the cooperative classroom as a safe space for constructive feedback, learning new skills, and inspiration for art ideas. To a lesser extent, these high school students also mentioned some of the challenges of the cooperative classroom, which included cooperative learning activities as a distraction, an opportunity for freeloaders, and non-conducive to project time constraints. There were no major differences in perceptions among these students with regard to race, gender, or age. Overall, these outcomes contribute to the existing scholarly research on cooperative learning in the 21st century secondary classroom as well as the visual arts classroom, to enhance art education curriculum in the future. Key terms: art integration; social studies; engagement; cooperative learning; collaboration; visual arts; secondary art education
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Details
- Title
- A mixed method investigation
- Creators
- Lakita Costner
- Contributors
- Sheila R. Vaidya (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- xii, 106 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education (1997-2026); Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991015588462204721